Assistant Director on All Nighter

  • Part Time
  • Chicago
  • March 31, 2026

Website The Village Theater

It takes a village.

The Village Theater is kicking off its second season with the Midwest premiere of ALL NIGHTER by Natalie Margolin, directed by Clara Zucker. Applications for assistant director are now open!

Reports To: Director

Overview:
The Assistant Director supports the Director during rehearsals and the production process, helping ensure the artistic vision of the show is effectively carried out in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Attend all rehearsals and assist with rehearsal management
  • Attend tech, previews, opening night, understudy run, and strike
  • Take occasional blocking notes
  • Support actors and communicate director’s notes to them
  • Collaborate with the Stage Manager and production team to communicate director’s notes
  • Lead understudy rehearsals

Qualifications:

  • Interest or experience in directing, acting, or theater production
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends

Dates:

Rehearsals begin June 6
Tech July 17-21
Previews July 22, 23
Performances July 24-August 8
Strike August 9

Instructions to Apply:

Please email your resume to villagetheaterchi@gmail.com. Include a short note telling us why you’re interested in joining this production and what excites you most about this role! Please submit your application by March 31st to be considered.

To apply for this job email your details to villagetheaterchi@gmail.com

Pay Rate/Range*: $300 Stipend
Organization Email Contact: villagetheaterchi@gmail.com